VATICAN CITY, NOV. 4, 2008 (Zenit.org).-
The first seminar organized by the newly established Catholic-Muslim Forum
began today on the theme "Love of God, Love of Neighbor."
The group, with 29 representatives per creed, was established by the
Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and representatives of
the 138 Muslim leaders who sent an open letter to Benedict XVI and other
Christian leaders last October.
According to the
Vatican
press office, the panel will consider the seminar theme from two main
angles: "theological and spiritual fundamentals" and "the
dignity of the human person and mutual respect."
The Pope will address the participants Thursday. That afternoon during a
public meeting, the forum will present a final joint declaration.
Archbishop Pier Luigi Celata, secretary of the Pontifical Council for
Interreligious Dialogue, told Vatican Radio on Monday that the seminar
seeks "to see which elements we share, because together we can give
a coherent response of love for God, seeking to love each other."...